Arcata Plaza
/ 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Music by The LaPatinas. Featuring the freshest locally grown fruits, vegetables, plants, meats and other wonderful products.
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Jefferson Community Center
/ 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ Free
Hundreds of fresh wildflower specimens, both native and non-native, from the fields, dunes, forests, and prairies of Humboldt and Del Norte Counties, near and far. Hosted by California Native Plant Society, North Coast Chapter.
822-2015 /
theralphs@humboldt1.com /
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Bonnie Gool Dock
/ 11 a.m.
/ $3 Walk on tour
Lady Washington the official tall ship of Washington State and her companion vessel the Hawaiian Chieftain will visit the Bonnie Gool Dock and offer family-oriented Adventure, Evening and Battle Sails featuring a living history experience.
800-200-5239 /
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Perigot Park
/ noon-5 p.m.
Featuring performances by The Humboldt Calypso Band, The Blue Dragon Steel Band, The Del Norte High Steel Band, Super Pan, WoMama, and Timbata! This event is a benefit for Steel Pan programs in Elementary Schools.
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Northtown Books
/ 2-3 p.m.
Northtown Books celebrates the week by welcoming Lori Dengler and Amy Uyeki, the authors of The Extraordinary Voyage of Kamone, for a reading and origami workshop.
822-2834 /
info@northtownbooks.com /
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Arcata Playhouse
/ 2 p.m.
/ $15
/ $10 Kids (10 and younger)
"A ‘Beauty and the Beast’ story set in China. A spectacular puppet performance, The Frog Prince is inspired by a Mandarin Chinese folktale told with frogs, magical dragons and special effects."
822-1575 /
david@arcataplayhouse.org /
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Sequoia Park Zoo
/ 4-8 p.m.
/ $45
/ $20 Designated Drivers
/ $35 Members in advance
/ $40 Non-Members in advance
/ $40 Members
/ 21+
Sample local and regional brews. Enjoy music from DJ Gabe Pressure, The No Good Redwood Ramblers and Thursday Night Bluegrass.
442-5649 /
julie@sequoiaparkzoo.net /
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Studio 424
/ 5 p.m.
ONE NIGHT ONLY! An annual art experience not like none other. The Malia Matsumoto POPup Gallery returns with another pop culture themed show featuring artists from the North Coast.
Old Town Gazebo
/ 5:45 p.m.
/ Free
Meet at the Old Town Gazebo at 5:45 p.m. and ride out at 6 p.m. to explore the diverse working waterfront of Eureka while learning about Eureka’s varied history and seeing construction underway for a future segment of the Eureka Waterfront Trail.
269-2061 /
emily@nrsrcaa.org /
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See Event Description
/ 6-10 p.m.
/ Free
This is a charity benefit supporting the local Raven Project, in addition to being the Grand Opening of a brand new event venue called The Fuzion.
345-1040 /
hello@thefuzion.com /
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The Sanctuary
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ $10
"An evening of local country music, brought to you by Rogues' Gallery, a new project featuring the singers Michael Walker and Mike Bynum, and the Honky Tonk Detours."
Arcata Playhouse
/ 8 p.m.
/ $15
/ $10 Kids (10 and younger)
"A ‘Beauty and the Beast’ story set in China. A spectacular puppet performance, The Frog Prince is inspired by a Mandarin Chinese folktale told with frogs, magical dragons and special effects."
822-1575 /
david@arcataplayhouse.org /
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Redwood Curtain Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
Believing that a jock’s sophisticated essay on King Lear could not possibly have been written by such a student, Professor Jameson reports his plagiarism to the college’s Committee of Academic Standards. But is her accusation justified?
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Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $18
/ $10 youth 3-14
/ $16 students/seniors
"Directed by Christopher Kehoe. Based on the Academy-Award winning animated feature, the stage version includes all of the wonderful songs written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice."
Dell'Arte
/ 8-9:30 p.m.
/ Free
/ Free All
Come out for an evening of laughter with an international ensemble of fools at Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theatre’s wildly popular annual clown show!
668-5663 /
roman@dellarte.com /
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Humboldt Brews
/ 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
/ $30
/ $25 adv.
/ 21+
Jamaican roots reggae star who began singing in 1973 as a member of Black Uhuru. Woven Roots and Gabe Pressure open.
826-2739 /
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/ 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ Free
Fundraiser for students' trip to Germany and Switzerland.
445-8528 /
kanadierin@hotmail.com /
Coast Guard Housing
/ 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ Free
One day only, this much anticipated event will feature multi-family yard and garage sales. Please no early birds.
839-6011 /
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/ 9 a.m.-noon
/ $35
/ $130 for all 4 sessions
/ 18+
RWP’s new placed-based learning series discusses the theoretical reasoning for incorporating place-based learning into the classroom, and demonstrates how to apply this concept by taking participants on various place-based learning field trips.
826-5109 /
rwp@humboldt.edu /
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Trinidad, California
/ 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ Free
Come help remove invasive ivy from Little River in Trinidad! Your efforts will improve our local watersheds.
Lauryl.McFarland@ccc.ca.gov /
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/ 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
/ Free
/ Free Open to North Coast residents
Spring and summer lead to longer days and more time in the great outdoors for many North Coast residents.
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Elk River Access Area, Hikshari' Trail
/ 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Humboldt Baykeeper will host a free kayak tour on Elk River, beginning with a short guided walk along the Hikshari' Trail in Eureka.
Lanphere Dunes (HBNWR)
/ 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
/ Free
Help restore the dune ecosystem at the Lanphere Dunes Unit of the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Volunteers will be removing invasive plants to make room for native plant diversity.
444-1397 /
jess@friendsofthedunes.org /
Creamery District
/ 10 a.m.-noon
Kids, ages 4- to 12-years old, mosey on down to 9th and L Streets in the Creamery District for the City of Arcata's 10th Annual Kids Bike Rodeo!
Arcata Library
/ 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
The sale features books and media for all ages and interests. Proceeds provide new titles and library technology, and support youth programs and special events.
822-5954 /
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Beck's Bakery
/ 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ $60
/ $55 HSU Students
You can bake great bread at home! Rhonda Wiedenbeck owns Beck’s Bakery and encourages baking with local grains.
826-3357 /
cntract@humboldt.edu /
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/ 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Humboldt Homebrewers, a local Non-Profit Organization, is teaming up with Humboldt Beer Works for AHA Big Brew Day 2017! This event will be held at 110 3rd St., Suite D, Eureka.
442-6258 /
humboldtbeerworks@gmail.com /
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Wharfinger Building
/ 10-3 a.m.
/ Free
Come down to the Humboldt Yacht Club Open House on Saturday May 6, 10:00-3:00 to learn about sailing, see Coast Guard demos, talk to folks that know about boats and maybe pick something nautical up at the swap meet.
616-4529 /
davesg1027@gmail.com /
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Lanphere Dunes (HBNWR)
/ 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ Free
Join Friends of the Dunes naturalist Lisa Hoover for a guided tour of the Lanphere Dunes Unit of the Humboldt Bay Wildlife Refuge.
444-1397 /
info@friendsofthedunes.org /
Rio Dell Community Resource Center
/ 11-1 a.m.
/ Free
All ages welcome. Mechanical safety checks, obstacle courses, helmet give-away, road sign/safety training, pedal powered smoothies, raffle prices and lunch.
764-5239 /
lleath@rcaa.org /
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/ 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Enjoy a day of shopping, food and drinks. There will be a HUGE selection of items and crafts, with 29 vendors and artisans, you will be sure to find those special ladies in your life a perfect Mother's Day gift.
Logger Bar
/ 1 p.m.
Join us for Mint Juleps and watch the race! Don't forget your hat!
668-5000 /
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The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern
/ 4 p.m.
/ $8
/ $6.50 Matinee
Renowned British filmmaker Terence Davies (House of Mirth, Sunset Song) tells the story of American poet Emily Dickinson, from her days as a schoolgirl to her later years as a reclusive, unrecognized artist.
630-5000 /
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F Street Foto Gallery At Swanlund's Camera
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ Free
Humboldt State University Photography Portfolio Development students are presenting a group photography exhibition: Premium Luster.
njh27@humboldt.edu /
Eureka Theater
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ Free
This photo art show features youth addressing critical youth justice issues. Proceeds from Second Chances raffle support our innovative program that is helping to keep young people out of the traditional juvenile justice system.
444-0153 /
hcteencourt@bgcredwoods.org /
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Eureka Books
/ 6-9 p.m.
Author Rees Hughes and map maker Jason Barnes will be releasing Hiking Humboldt Volume 2 from local Backcountry Press.
Eureka
/ 6 p.m.
/ Free
Eureka's monthly stab at getting everyone together! Opening receptions for artists, exhibits, and/or performances.
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/ 6-8 p.m.
Get some beautiful body adornment by Emerald Caravan Henna. We will be featuring Demos of LipSence.
The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern
/ 6:30 p.m.
/ $8
/ $6.50 Matinee
From acclaimed graphic novelist Dash Shaw, with voice talent from Jason Schwartzman, Maya Rudolph, Reggie Watts, Lena Dunham, and Susan Sarandon.
630-5000 /
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Live in Humboldt
/ 7-8:30 p.m.
/ $30
/ $50 table seating
/ $40 special seating
/ 18+
"Comedy in Eureka with world famous performer Luenell. Check out the newly remodeled venue and a night of comedy."
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Westhaven Center for the Arts
/ 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Ryan McKasson and Eric McDonald are masters of tradition who purposefully explore the dark corners floating on its edges.
677-9493 /
Fulkerson Recital Hall
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ Free HSU Students with ID
/ $5 Senior/Child
/ $8 General
Please join band leader Dan Aldag and the HSU Jazz Orchestra for a superb evening of jazz, including charts composed by Duke Ellington, Charles Mingus, and Allison Miller, original compositions.
826-3531 /
patrick@humboldt.edu /
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Brass Rail Bar
/ 9 p.m.
This is the most hardcore karaoke in Humboldt.
923-3188 /
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
From Hollywood Fats to BB King, The Uptown Kings serve up the tastiest selections of jump and swing blues.
877-252-2946 /
info@bluelakecasino.com /
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Live in Humboldt
/ 9:30-11 p.m.
/ $30
/ $50 table seating
/ $40 special seating
/ 18+
"Comedy in Eureka with world famous performer Luenell. Check out the newly remodeled venue and a night of comedy."
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